Ancient Chinese Bronze Vase - 15 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 10,000 - € 13,000
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Ancient Chinese bronze vase from the Western Zhou Dynasty (1100–771 BC), 21 × 21 × 15 cm, in reasonable condition, with Taotie mask reliefs and an inscribed inscription, green, blue and red patina.
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Description from the seller
Flared cup on a pedestal in bronze from the Western Zhou dynasty (1100-771 BC).
Outer walls adorned with incised relief Taotie mask friezes.
Below, an inscription is engraved in the bronze.
On the pedestal, a frieze of incised relief decorates the outer wall above a swelling.
On each side, symmetrically, a Taotie mask in relief holds a ring.
Crusty green, blue, and red patina, forming thick calcified crusts in places.
The condition of the bronze has been stabilized by a chemical treatment after excavation to prevent deterioration when exposed to air.
Deformation and loss at the neck.
Dimensions: 21 x 21 x 15 cm
Provenance: - Private collection in the south of France
An authenticity certificate will be provided to the purchaser.
Taxes and duties are included in the shipping costs for international shipments.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as metal analysis (XRF test), have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Flared cup on a pedestal in bronze from the Western Zhou dynasty (1100-771 BC).
Outer walls adorned with incised relief Taotie mask friezes.
Below, an inscription is engraved in the bronze.
On the pedestal, a frieze of incised relief decorates the outer wall above a swelling.
On each side, symmetrically, a Taotie mask in relief holds a ring.
Crusty green, blue, and red patina, forming thick calcified crusts in places.
The condition of the bronze has been stabilized by a chemical treatment after excavation to prevent deterioration when exposed to air.
Deformation and loss at the neck.
Dimensions: 21 x 21 x 15 cm
Provenance: - Private collection in the south of France
An authenticity certificate will be provided to the purchaser.
Taxes and duties are included in the shipping costs for international shipments.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as metal analysis (XRF test), have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Ancient Chinese
Century/timeframe
Dynastie Zhou de l'Ouest ( 1100-771 BC )
Name of object
Vase
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Fair
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
15 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
21 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
21 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
